AZ SCR1041

Proposes amendment to Article VI, Section 5 of Arizona Constitution to clarify Supreme Court's powers regarding rule-making authority.

Adds "and evidentiary" to Supreme Court's power to make rules on procedural matters, allowing court to establish both procedural and evidentiary rules.

Makes Supreme Court's rule-making authority subject to amendment or repeal by the legislature or by voters through initiative or referendum.

Establishes new constitutional provision stating the Supreme Court cannot infringe on legislative authority to enact substantive, procedural, and evidentiary laws protecting victims' rights under Article 2, Section 2.1.

Clarifies that authority to enact substantive, procedural, and evidentiary laws is a legislative power belonging to the legislature and people, not an inherent judicial power.